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08-08-2010, 06:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 20' Safari SE
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Where to stay in Santa Fe
Thinking of making a run to Santa Fe and I've never been. Anyone familiar with the parks there? Which one is best? Any input appreciated.
Thanks,
BW
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08-08-2010, 07:04 PM
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Rivet Master 
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Anywhere &
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Only one I'm familiar with is the KOA and it ain't anything special but it is OK and I would go back - if I ever go back to Santa Fe that is.
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08-08-2010, 07:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2000 23' Safari
Vero Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2010
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If you are looking for inexpensive try Black Canyon in the state forest just outside Santa Fe. No electric but does have water. Beautiful spot and only $10.00 a night. There is also a state park just next door which has electric.
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08-08-2010, 07:16 PM
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can't finish anyth
2018 30' International
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
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We just stayed at Lake Abiquiu. AWESOME. Not much shade but the site had electric & water. It's an hour to the Town Square in Santa Fe and an hour to Taos. Beautiful views from campground and close to the Ghost Ranch and the landscapes that inspired Georgia O'Keefe
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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
2018 30' International Signature
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2017 F250 "Super Judy"
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08-08-2010, 09:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Classic FB
2001 25' Excella
2001 30' Classic S/O
2022 Atlas
Western slope
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Go up to the campgrounds above the city on Hyde Park road. About 10 miles but up in the pines.
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08-08-2010, 09:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Classic
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Santa Fe Skies is good. Reasonably close to town and great wifi!
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08-09-2010, 06:59 AM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
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As previously stated, Black Canyon is the nicest but without hookups. Santa Fe Skies is the most convenient to town with full hookups. Rancheros de Santa Fe east of town on the old Las Vegas Hghy (next to KOA) with hookups is also good. If you stay out that way, try Harry's Road House for meals. And Maria's for margaritas.
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08-09-2010, 07:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
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Near Black Canyon is Hyde Park Memorial. Both are up in the Sangre de Cristos at about 9000 feet. In the fall the area is gorgeous, but packed with the leaf peeper crowd. They are in national forest I also really like the national forest north of Pecos east of Santa Fe.
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08-09-2010, 07:10 AM
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Rivet Master 
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
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We've stayed at Santa Fe Skies and know Trailer Ranch pretty well. SF Skies is ok, but we'll choose TR the next time we're in town. TR is closer to the plaza and shopping, and they've got some shade trees.
TR is, however, for adults. And they close the gates before dark, so no late arrivals.
Both are pretty popular, so reservations are probably a good idea.
Lynn
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08-09-2010, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
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X3 Santa Fe Skies.
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08-09-2010, 08:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
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If you like a C.O.E. campground, you may want to check out Cochiti Lake located south of Santa Fe.
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08-09-2010, 12:35 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 20' Safari SE
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 218
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Thanks for the replies. I've been looking at the websites and reviews on Skies and TR. Seems like they pack em in pretty tight, but I guess that's what you give up to get a full hook-up. Are they as rack and stack as they look?
BW
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08-09-2010, 02:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2002 22' International
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
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We will be at TR starting the 18th. Stayed there last year. It's on the bus line. We never had to use the truck the whole week we stayed there -- including the day we went to Albuquerque on the commuter train.
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08-09-2010, 03:00 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
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I think both are fairly tight, though that's not surprising, given the price of even tiny patches of real estate in Santa Fe! But you don't go to Santa Fe in order to stay in a park. Go enjoy the City Different!
Lynn
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08-09-2010, 05:03 PM
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New Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Indio
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Trailer Ranch
WE liked Trailer Ranch. jc
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08-09-2010, 06:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 20' Safari SE
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 218
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It appears I may not be old enough to stay at Trailer Ranch. Imagine that. AARP wants me but I'm still not old enough to stay at the ranch. Looks like I'll be at Skies or the KOA.
BW
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09-01-2010, 03:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 20' Safari SE
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 218
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Update ---
We ended up staying at the KOA on Old Las Vegas road. It was adequate and I would probably stay there again. If you're thinking of staying there....
The Good-
Clean bathrooms and hot showers
Easy 12 mile drive into Santa Fe with little traffic
Close to good food and Margaritas at Harry's Roadhouse
The Bad-
Narrow Spaces
Cable at my space was bad and never got fixed
30 amp was questionable. My meter barely touched the green
We never ran the AC or sat around watching TV so the bad stuff didn't really matter to us, but still, you're still paying for a service.
Didn't make Black Canyon or Hyde this time, but we did drive up to White Rock and Bandelier. Wow. May try to stay a couple of nights at Bandelier next year when they finish the campground rehab.
I really envy you folks that get to roam around out there. It's beautiful country for sure.
BW
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